I don't think Westbroke or Ohare should be looking for the ball that deep, Kelly should be the first outlet for the CB's if were looking to play through the middle and Shipley should offer himself if Kellys being tightly marked.O'Hare needs to start in midfield (he's not a forward so pointless putting him in for Hiwula), the team needs to play at a much quicker tempo, the midfield need to offer themselves to receive the ball from the centre backs, Westbrooke and Shipley don't do it enough.
We’ve scored what 4 league goals at home all season and most of the forwards aren’t scoring at all
Yeah but from only 3 games... (one of which without Godden).
I don’t know what happened against Bolton (complacency?) but we’re still nearly the leagues top scorers even with drawing a blank against Bolton. If we’d’ve had a similar result to every other team that’s played them, then we’d be the leagues top scorers. (I understand this is a stupid argument because we didn’t but again Godden didn’t start that game).
i think you are correct the formation probably won’t change but I still think O’Hara, Walsh and a fit Allen will become regulars as well as Kelly, although not an out and out winger I reckon O’Hara will be more flexible in and around Godden, could work well. Just where that leaves the others Is guess work at the moment, as I’ve said earlier I think in a month or two our first team will look quiet a bit different.Well he’s not changing formation
I think Godden is a big signing he will get goals and has awareness. I think Jobello has done ok actually - I probably set expectation fairly low to be fair - but hiwula whose always been an odd player contributes zilch when the chips are down
Does the Barnsley guy play inside left? If he can it’s an obvious change. o’hare for Westbrooke as well.
The only time we’ve scored goals in quantity we’ve conceded in equal measure which suggests it’s because the opposition have forced the tempo - at home we need to and we haven’t yet - the games have been pretty formulaic and dull
I think O’Hare can play left side but play it narrowZ rf
i think you are correct the formation probably won’t change but I still think O’Hara, Walsh and a fit Allen will become regulars as well as Kelly, although not an out and out winger I reckon O’Hara will be more flexible in and around Godden, could work well. Just where that leaves the others Is guess work at the moment, as I’ve said earlier I think in a month or two our first team will look quiet a bit different.
The one pleasing thing from the Oxford game for me was our defence in the main and with a rookie left back stood up to all sorts of pressure, corners galore, free kicks, crosses. you can’t legislate for daft own goals
I think Westbrooke is harshly treated by a majority of our fans. I don't think he's been exceptional but he can pick a pass and has shown so far he has an eye for goal. He also rarely loses the ball, it's not always exciting but it's a good attribute to have. He also has improved our set pieces by about 10x fold. Shipley may be 'involved' more than him, but it has to come with the caveat that not all those involvments are necessarily good.
Why are we people continually suggesting pushing Shipley left? He doesn't have any of the attributes needed to play wide left in a 4-3-3 (you could argue the same in a 4-4-2 to be honest).
i have no issue with walsh replacing him or shipley
but harsh to call him anonymous considering his goals and assists imo
What are Westbrookes stats compared to bayliss? Isn't he on 2 goals 2 assists already?I appreciate it does sound harsh based on his stats, but again (and it’s a genuine question) can you remember him doing much in games? A CM in a three cant be a passenger for chunks of the game.
And again, before anyone misinterprets, I like Westbrooke but if Walsh is as good as reported (which he is) then he could add the creativity we lack, it’s just unfortunate for Westbrooke it’s likely at his expense.
It's simplistic. Measuring stats in isolation, Westbrooke was absolutely anonymous for large spells at Oxford. How we miss Bayliss and his ability to move the whole team up the pitch, we were camped in our own half because we had no players who could do thatWhat are Westbrookes stats compared to bayliss? Isn't he on 2 goals 2 assists already?
Marosi
Dabo Hyam McFadzean Mason
Walsh Kelly Shipley
O’Hare
Godden Biamou (if fit)
No i agree but Shipley does samw thing as westbrooke imoI appreciate it does sound harsh based on his stats, but again (and it’s a genuine question) can you remember him doing much in games? A CM in a three cant be a passenger for chunks of the game.
And again, before anyone misinterprets, I like Westbrooke but if Walsh is as good as reported (which he is) then he could add the creativity we lack, it’s just unfortunate for Westbrooke it’s likely at his expense.
What are Westbrookes stats compared to bayliss? Isn't he on 2 goals 2 assists already?
Explain yourself immediatelythe assist stat is for computer gaming. It’s utterly pointless
Or “lesser”Fewer.
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Thought I was going to miss this. Been stuck in hospital with oldies all day ( self inflicted ) but luckily formed an escape committee this evening, so can now go!!Please win tomorrow City! Had a shite week and couldn't handle a CCFC loss on top.
Thought I was going to miss this. Been stuck in hospital with oldies all day ( self inflicted ) but luckily formed an escape committee this evening, so can now go!!
Hope you're okay Harry. However, by escape committee you mean...?
Haha, Not quite, but if they hadn't let my mum out, or if I hadn't already escorted my stepfather off the hospital grounds, it would have been similar!
Only if they're not as good.Or “lesser”
Open, exciting game. 3-1 home win or 2-2, depends if we turn up defensively. Biggest gate so far, 7839. Hiwula to be dropped!
_____________Marosi
Dabo____Hyam____Rose___McCallum
____Walsh____Kelly___O'Hare
___Jobello___Godden___Hiwula
Subs: Wilson, Watson, Fadz, Westbrooke, Shipley, Kastaneer, Biamou
Not happy at McCallum playing three games in a week at this stage but I'm assuming Mason is injured - if not he comes in.
This is also the last opportunity I'd give to the outer players in the front three as they've been very underwhelming so far. If it's not working I'd happily take one off and push O'Hare forward and bring on one of Westbrooke or Shipley.
I'll go for a slightly scrappy 1-0. Godden
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